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    Serving Muscogee, Columbus and beyond Fire Damage Restoration Muscogee County

    Experiencing a fire can be one of the most traumatic events in someone's life, leaving behind not just physical damage to property but emotional scars as well. At Southeast Restoration, we understand the urgency and sensitivity required in fire damage restoration. We are dedicated to helping you through this challenging time by restoring your property promptly and efficiently, getting your life back to normal as quickly as possible. Our team of experts specializes in soot and smoke damage removal, as well as full fire restoration, ensuring your space is safe and comfortable again.

    For immediate assistance and to learn how we can help you recover from fire damage, please call Southeast Restoration at (877) 688-6050 today.

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    From Our Customers
    • B
      "Cleanup and Mitigation Crew Was Excellent"
      Throughout the whole cleanup process, Josh, Bruce, Kevin, and Micah were considerate, professional, and very thorough in their work.
      Barry Dreier
    • A
      "They rebuild lives."
      Southeast doesn’t just rebuild homes—they rebuild lives.
      Andrea Vanderham
    • p
      "Angela and the J-Crew"
      Angela and the J-Crew could not have represented the Southeast Restoration Company any better than they actually did on my project!
      patricia lytle
    • K
      "Fantastic Job Cleaning Soot Damage"
      They did a fantastic job in cleaning up the soot damage on my walls and ceilings.
      Kim Anderson
    • W
      "Highly Recommend"
      All were very professional and simply nice guys who made us feel comfortable with them in our home.
      Wendell Morris
    • J
      "Southeast turned our fire disaster into a manageable situation."
      With the help of our project manager, Matthew Holmes, we were able to maneuver our way through the task of restoring our home.
      James Rice
    • S
      "Highly recommend Southeastern and their team!"
      Jesse and Jonathan have been a great help during the remediation process after a building fire.
      Skye Sigler
    • S
      "SouthEast Restoration did an outstanding job"
      Their team was professional, thorough, and hardworking throughout the process.
      Sunday Olayinka
    • M
      "They made our home beautiful again!"
      South East Restoration really helped us through every step of the way!
      Michelle Cortes
    • L
      "There are no words to describe our gratitude"
      The hard, dedicated people with their company have literally broken a record and gone above and beyond.
      LaneyMae Skinner
    • D
      "Beautifully Restored Space"
      The result was a beautifully restored space that exceeded my expectations.
      Dave Carter
    • D
      "Exceeded my expectations."
      The result was a beautifully restored space that exceeded my expectations.
      Dave Carter
    • I
      "Southeast Restoration Did an Amazing Job"
      Scott and Jeremy went above and beyond to keep me updated while managing different teams involved from initial clean out post fire, to the painting crew, cabinetry set up, to the flooring crew, pack out company, and plumbing.
      Ida Grzybowski
    • S
      "We Are So Happy to Now Have Our Home Looking Even Better"
      They cared for our home with a level of kindness and professionalism that one rarely sees these days.
      Stephanie Pilling
    • B
      "Our best decision since the fire was hiring Southeast."
      Our best decision since the fire was hiring Southeast.
      Bryan Cook
    • B
      "This is not your average company/contractor."
      Our best decision since the fire was hiring Southeast. Do not even know what second is because of the gap.
      Bryan Cook
    • C
      "Bruce did an amazing job!"
      Bruce with the demolition portion of Southeast did an amazing job!
      Cindy Davis
    • C
      "Bruce did an amazing job!"
      Bruce with the Demolition portion of Southeast did an amazing job!
      Cindy Davis
    • A
      "Kevin and Jeremy Were Amazing"
      Kevin and Jeremy were amazing to work with and listened to every concern I had during the process.
      Andrea Larson
    • A
      "Kevin and Jeremy were amazing to work with"
      They went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I wanted within reason to make my home a dream to come back to.
      Andrea Larson
    • R
      "They did a great job"
      The quality of the work was excellent, but what mattered more to me was, when there was an issue, they took the initiative to resolve it quickly.
      Randall Switts
    • R
      "This Is My Highly Recommended Referral to You!"
      The quality of the work was excellent, but what mattered more to me was, when there was an issue, they took the initiative to resolve it quickly and always with my satisfaction in mind.
      Randall Switts
    • S
      "Extremely pleased with professionalism and customer service"
      Jimmy, the project manager, is an asset to that company. He went above and beyond what was necessary to make sure things were done right.
      Southern Food
    • B
      "Southeast Restoration Transformed My House"
      They not only helped rebuild my home but also restored my peace of mind during one of the most challenging times in my life.
      Blake Beal
    • B
      "I couldn’t be more impressed with their service."
      They not only helped rebuild my home but also restored my peace of mind during one of the most challenging times in my life.
      Blake Beal
    • A
      "Thank you Southeast Restoration"
      For those who want high quality, compassion, and a reliable company who backs their word, Southeast Restoration are the friends you've been looking for and can count on.
      Arlyn Logan
    • A
      "Thank You Southeast Restoration"
      Southeast Restoration are the friends you've been looking for and can count on.
      Arlyn Logan
    • K
      "Great Service with Minor Room for Improvement"
      Their team was professional, empathetic, and worked diligently to restore my property.
      Kali Mayd
    • K
      "Great Service with Minor Room for Improvement."
      Their team was professional, empathetic, and worked diligently to restore my property.
      Kali Mayd
    • T
      "We finally have our home back to normal!"
      Bob in particular has been a pleasure to work with. He kept us informed and everything was done in a timely manner.
      TORI PERRY
    Cleanup and Mitigation Crew Was Excellent
    I called Southeast on recommendation from a friend after a house fire. Their cleanup and mitigation crew was excellent - Josh came out the same day of the fire to assess the damage and start working to clean things up. Throughout the whole cleanup process, Josh, Bruce, Kevin, and Micah were considerate, professional, and very thorough in their work. Communication was great, and everything was cleaned up better and faster than I expected!
    Barry Dreier
    They rebuild lives.
    I want to start by saying this: Southeast doesn’t just rebuild homes—they rebuild lives. Last year, I experienced something no one is ever prepared for. I stood in my bathrobe at 6:30 in the morning, watching a two-story fire consume my home—the biggest investment I’ve ever made, the place I worked my entire life for. Helpless doesn’t even begin to describe it. In a matter of moments, everything I had built was gone. And beyond the physical loss, there’s a kind of trauma that comes with being the first one there, watching it all happen in real time. I didn’t just lose my home—I lost a part of myself. I had no idea where to turn… and then Jimmy came into my life. You might see Jimmy as a project manager, but to me, he was a guardian angel. When I had no hope left, he gave it back to me. He promised he would help me rebuild—not just my house, but my life. And he meant it. For 11 months, to the exact day of the fire, Jimmy, along with Jonathan and Ian, stood by their word. They didn’t just restore my home—they built it back better than I ever imagined. Brick by brick, step by step, they brought everything back together while keeping me informed, supported, and reassured the entire way. There were days I truly didn’t think I was going to make it through this process. But Southeast carried me through those moments. They gave me hope when I needed it most. I can say with complete certainty—I could not have gone through this with any other contractor. No one could have matched the level of care, integrity, and dedication that Southeast brought to my situation. If anyone from leadership is reading this, please know: Jimmy is one of a kind. I’m sure he’s valued, but he deserves even more. He went above and beyond in ways that can’t be measured, and he sets the standard for what excellence should look like in this industry. Jimmy, thank you. You helped me rebuild more than a house—you helped me rebuild my life. I will never be able to fully express how grateful I am. To anyone reading this: these are not just contractors. They rebuild lives, futures, and hope. I will recommend Jimmy and Southeast to everyone I know—without hesitation.
    Andrea Vanderham
    Angela and the J-Crew
    To Whom It May Concern: I recently had a small kitchen fire. It was the straw... that broke me! Being very thankful that no one was hurt, damage was limited. But... the straw was the heaviest, the strongest one from the field!! Though I wasn't full blown hysterical... I was a mess!!! My first contact from Southeast Restoration was a very nice lady named Angela. She was so, so sweet! But, as I said, I was a mess! I was crying, I was laughing and there I was again, crying! Angela was very professional and patient with me... I had never experienced anything like this before. My inside was screaming, where do I even begin? Well, Angela runs a tight ship and she wasn't going to let me get her and her crew derailed. They are also known as "Angela and the 'J-Crew'" which runs like a nicely oiled machine, yet it was the smoothest ride I've ever had! Talk about puurfect and I've lived to tell. Angela just wrapped her arms around me and let me cry and babble and carried me through the storm! Then when I met some members of the "J-Crew," here in my home, I was thinking strangers all over my home, making a bigger mess for me to clean up weeks from now! Ugh, absolutely nothing to look forward to! Well, I just have to give them a big old Gomer Pyle shout out... SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE.......................... The main "J-Crew" member at my home was Mr. Jesse. What a gentleman. He arrived on time. Just like Angela had explained to me. He would be wearing his Southeast uniform and introduce himself when he gets there! Mr. Jesse introduced himself upon arriving and jumped right in to explain again to me exactly everything he was going to do, approximately how long it would take, and what protection would be used to protect the parts of my home not damaged. Then he would move on to restoring the kitchen! He told me that there would be no evidence of a fire by damage or smell! Okay, I say to myself, we will see! Mr. Jesse worked as quiet as a mouse and, when finished, he had my kitchen back to pre-fire condition before I could say, WOW! No clean up for me at all inside or outside. Matter of fact, he took all of the trash with him when he left! Angela and the J-Crew could not have represented the Southeast Restoration Company any better than they actually did on my project! The communication with me was excellent and I was invited to call Angela anytime I needed to. My project was completed within 3 full weeks of their first phone call to me. I'm blessed to have been serviced by Angela and her crew! They were all strangers to me and now we are all friends! Thank you so much, Patricia P.S.: Mr. Ben, you could not have a better group of employees than you have at your Evans, GA location.
    patricia lytle
    Fantastic Job Cleaning Soot Damage
    I cannot say enough good things about this company. They did a fantastic job in cleaning up the soot damage on my walls and ceilings. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing this type of service. Great job.
    Kim Anderson
    Highly Recommend
    We had a fire in the wall. The interior did not have visible damage. These guys got right on drying the water from fire hoses and extracting the smoke and smell from the house. Several different guys have been out. All were very professional and simply nice guys who made us feel comfortable with them in our home. Highly recommend
    Wendell Morris
    Southeast turned our fire disaster into a manageable situation.
    Southeast turned our fire disaster into a manageable situation. With the help of our project manager, Matthew Holmes, we were able to maneuver our way through the task of restoring our home to its pre-disaster condition. Thank you, SE and Matt, for your professional management of all the work required to get us back home!! Great job, guys.
    James Rice
    Highly recommend Southeastern and their team!
    Jesse and Jonathan have been a great help during the remediation process after a building fire. Highly recommend Southeastern and their team! Looking forward to working with them more in the future.
    Skye Sigler
    SouthEast Restoration did an outstanding job
    We recently had a fire incident at our home, and SouthEast Restoration did an outstanding job cleaning and removing debris. Their team was professional, thorough, and hardworking throughout the process. I want to especially commend their supervisor, Phil, for his excellent coordination, attention to detail, and communication. Thank you to Phil and the entire crew for a job well done — your effort and care truly made a difference during a difficult time.
    Sunday Olayinka
    They made our home beautiful again!
    Our house was burned down to a crisp and South East Restoration really helped us through every step of the way! They made our home beautiful again! Thank you.
    Michelle Cortes
    There are no words to describe our gratitude
    There are no words to describe the gratitude that my sons Trey and Tyler and I have for everyone at Southeast Restoration. The hard, dedicated people with their company have literally broken a record and gone above and beyond in getting my son's home completed start to finish in 79 days!! April 7th, 2025 - September 8th, 2025!!! 🙏 God placed them in our path the day of the house fire, and He has truly guided them every step of the way. Again, there are no words to describe our gratitude. 🙏 We hope you never need them, but if you do, you will have peace of mind and heart.
    LaneyMae Skinner
    Beautifully Restored Space
    I recently experienced fire damage to my property and am incredibly grateful for the team at Southeast Restoration of Nashville. From the start, their professionalism and expertise shone through. Jeremy thoroughly explained the restoration process, which eased my concerns, while Harrison and Scott worked diligently to assess the damage and create a solid restoration plan. Their communication was excellent, keeping me updated throughout the process and always available for questions. The result was a beautifully restored space that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Southeast Restoration for their compassion, expertise, and outstanding customer service. Thank you, Jeremy, Harrison, and Scott, for turning a difficult situation into a manageable one! Five stars!
    Dave Carter
    Exceeded my expectations.
    I recently experienced fire damage to my property and am incredibly grateful for the team at Southeast Restoration of Nashville. From the start, their professionalism and expertise shone through. Jeremy thoroughly explained the restoration process, which eased my concerns, while Harrison and Scott worked diligently to assess the damage and create a solid restoration plan. Their communication was excellent, keeping me updated throughout the process and always available for questions. The result was a beautifully restored space that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Southeast Restoration for their compassion, expertise, and outstanding customer service. Thank you, Jeremy, Harrison, and Scott, for turning a difficult situation into a manageable one! Five stars!
    Dave Carter
    Southeast Restoration Did an Amazing Job
    Southeast Restoration did an amazing job in restoring my house after a kitchen fire. Scott and Jeremy went above and beyond to keep me updated while managing different teams involved from initial clean out post fire, to the painting crew, cabinetry set up, to the flooring crew, pack out company, and plumbing. I was able to select cabinetry and countertops with companies that they recommended. The process was very quick and easy. I used J&K Cabinets and Granite Empire in Nashville. Hector and his crew did an amazing job with painting my house and setting the cabinets. They worked very hard to get everything done so nicely. Victor and his team of men did excellent work on my floor throughout the house. Jim, the plumber, hooked everything up so nicely and by installing the pipes correctly to begin with, my dishwasher is finally working properly. I really appreciate Southeast Restoration fixing up my house. It looks so beautiful. Thank you so much. I highly recommend this amazing company of good hard-working folks.
    Ida Grzybowski
    We Are So Happy to Now Have Our Home Looking Even Better
    After a small fire in our basement, we were overwhelmed with the amount of damage and mess. Southeast Restoration expertly walked us through the process every step of the way. We are so happy to now have our home looking even better than it did before! They cared for our home with a level of kindness and professionalism that one rarely sees these days. They took extra care to make sure the job was done to our personal satisfaction. Everyone we worked with—from supervisors, office staff, painters, etc.—was friendly and courteous. This helped tremendously to ease the stress of an otherwise difficult circumstance. Would highly recommend!
    Stephanie Pilling
    Our best decision since the fire was hiring Southeast.
    We had a home fire on Dec 12th and have had a massive remodel which is ongoing. Josh with the mitigation team was one of the first two people on site (the day of the fire) we ever met. He answers the phone and is responsive and works the problem. Our best decision since the fire was hiring Southeast. Do not even know what second is because of the gap. We are in the middle of the remodel still, but the mitigation team has been great. Josh with the lead and Bruce on site is a big help and communicator. Phillip has also helped us along the way. I would be remiss not to mention our estimator Ian, who was the first person on site and first face we met and walked us through the process and was a huge part of this. Our PM, Jimmy, has not only taken the bar, the bar that was set extremely high and held it, but has also raised it. This is not your average company/contractor, and I mean that in a good way. They answer the phone, they work the problems to find a solution, because that is construction. Don't call anyone else.
    Bryan Cook
    This is not your average company/contractor.
    We had a home fire on Dec 12th, and have had a massive remodel which is ongoing. Josh with the mitigation team was one of the first two people on site (the day of the fire) we ever met. He answers the phone and is responsive and works the problem. Our best decision since the fire was hiring Southeast. Do not even know what second is because of the gap. We are in the middle of the remodel still but the mitigation team has been great, Josh with the lead and Bruce on site is a big help and communicator. Phillip has also helped us along the way. I would be remiss not to mention our estimator Ian, who was the first person on site and first face we met and walked us through the process and was a HUGE part of this. Our PM, Jimmy, has not only taken the bar, the bar that was set extremely high and held it but has also raised it. This is not your average company/contractor and I mean that in a good way. They answer the phone, they work the problems to find a solution, because that is construction. Don't call anyone else.
    Bryan Cook
    Bruce did an amazing job!
    We had a small fire in our garage that affected some of the interior of the house. Bruce with the demolition portion of Southeast did an amazing job! He was extremely courteous.
    Cindy Davis
    Bruce did an amazing job!
    We had a small fire in our garage that affected some of the interior of the house. Bruce with the Demolition portion of Southeast did an amazing job! He was extremely courteous.
    Cindy Davis
    Kevin and Jeremy Were Amazing
    I had a house fire, and Southeast did my rebuild. Kevin and Jeremy were amazing to work with and listened to every concern I had during the process. They went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I wanted within reason to make my home a dream to come back to.
    Andrea Larson
    Kevin and Jeremy were amazing to work with
    I had a house fire and Southeast did my rebuild. Kevin and Jeremy were amazing to work with and listened to every concern I had during the process. They went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I wanted within reason to make my home a dream to come back to.
    Andrea Larson
    They did a great job
    For the second time in less than 12 months I had the opportunity to work with Southeast Restoration after two rental homes had fires. I wrote a 5-star after the first one because they did a great job both in the quality of their services delivered but also in their communications with me. My background is Project Management, so I know good Project Management when I see it and these guys did a great job coordinating all the services from demolition to rebuilding my homes, including even replacement HVAC system in both. The quality of the work was excellent, but what mattered more to me was, when there was an issue, which there will ALWAYS be, they took the initiative to resolve it quickly and always with my satisfaction in mind. I also asked them to install a few things to upgrade the rental homes as part of the process and they made it work. If you have a fire or water damage, etc. to your home and you need a quality mitigation and renovation company, this is my highly recommended referral to you! FYI: The two PMs I worked with for this last project were Jonathan (JD) and Jarrad; both were easy to work with, communicated often and well, and I highly recommend them for your project. Randy Switts - Good Friend Mortgage Inc. & Perimeter North Properties Group LLC.
    Randall Switts
    This Is My Highly Recommended Referral to You!
    For the second time in less than 12 months, I had the opportunity to work with Southeast Restoration after 2 rental homes had fires. I wrote a 5-star after the first one because they did a great job both in the quality of their services delivered but also in their communications with me. My background is Project Management, so I know good Project Management when I see it, and these guys did a great job coordinating all the services from demolition to rebuilding my homes, including even replacement HVAC system in both. The quality of the work was excellent, but what mattered more to me was, when there was an issue, which there will ALWAYS be, they took the initiative to resolve it quickly and always with my satisfaction in mind. I also asked them to install a few things to upgrade the rental homes as part of the process and they made it work. If you have a fire or water damage, etc., to your home and you need a quality mitigation and renovation company, this is my highly recommended referral to you! FYI: The two PM's I worked with for this last project were Jonathan (JD) and Jarrad, both were easy to work with, communicated often and well, and I highly recommend them for your project. Randy Switts - Good Friend Mortgage Inc. & Perimeter North Properties Group LLC.
    Randall Switts
    Extremely pleased with professionalism and customer service
    Our insurance company recommended Southeast Restorations when we filed a claim for fire damage. Southeast came out immediately, secured the property, and proceeded to dry and clean up in a very professional and timely manner. We also chose them to do our rebuilding of the damaged areas of the house and deck, and are extremely pleased with the professionalism and customer service we received during this process. Jimmy, the project manager, is an asset to that company. He went above and beyond what was necessary to make sure things were done right and we were happy every step of the way. From the subcontractors to the other Southeast Restorations crew, come highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again if the need shall arise. Thank you all!
    Southern Food
    Southeast Restoration Transformed My House
    I recently had the pleasure of working with Southeast Restoration after a devastating house fire, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From the very first phone call, they were professional, compassionate, and incredibly responsive. They not only helped rebuild my home but also restored my peace of mind during one of the most challenging times in my life. The quality of work was top-notch, with attention to every detail, and their team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. I am so grateful for their hard work and dedication! Southeast Restoration truly transformed my house into a home again. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of restoration services!
    Blake Beal
    I couldn’t be more impressed with their service.
    I recently had the pleasure of working with Southeast Restoration after a devastating house fire, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From the very first phone call, they were professional, compassionate, and incredibly responsive. They not only helped rebuild my home but also restored my peace of mind during one of the most challenging times in my life. The quality of work was top-notch, with attention to every detail, and their team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. I am so grateful for their hard work and dedication! Southeast Restoration truly transformed my house into a home again. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of restoration services!
    Blake Beal
    Thank you Southeast Restoration
    Thank you Southeast Restoration for turning a horrific situation into a special chapter in our lives. Our home caught fire and was completely totaled. Nothing inside the house was salvageable. My wife and I spoke to many different restorative companies and found a friendship with Southeast Restoration in Columbus, GA. Folks like David actually called to update our family while he was on vacation. Veronica is the utmost professional and thorough with keeping records of your funds and difficult-to-track allocations. Both kept us informed with monthly feedback about hiccups and unforeseen challenges that can make you lose hope sometimes. A special shout out to Mr. Taylor, the GM, who displayed utmost honor and candor at the end of this long journey. For those who want high quality, compassion, and a reliable company who backs their word, Southeast Restoration are the friends you've been looking for and can count on. We are grateful for all you've done to return our home to life. Arlyn
    Arlyn Logan
    Thank You Southeast Restoration
    Thank you Southeast Restoration for turning a horrific situation into a special chapter in our lives. Our home caught fire and was completely totaled. Nothing inside the house was salvageable. My wife and I spoke to many different restorative companies and found a friendship with Southeast Restoration in Columbus, GA. Folks like David actually called to update our family while he was on vacation. Veronica is the utmost professional and thorough with keeping records of your funds and difficult-to-track allocations. Both kept us informed with monthly feedback about hiccups and unforeseen challenges that can make you lose hope sometimes. A special shout out to Mr. Taylor, the GM, who displayed utmost honor and candor at the end of this long journey. For those who want high quality, compassion, and a reliable company who backs their word, Southeast Restoration are the friends you've been looking for and can count on. We are grateful for all you've done to return our home to life. Arlyn
    Arlyn Logan
    Great Service with Minor Room for Improvement
    Great Service with Minor Room for Improvement. When my home suffered fire damage, this company stepped in and made a difficult time much more manageable. Their team was professional, empathetic, and worked diligently to restore my property. They communicated well throughout the process, ensuring I understood what was happening every step of the way. The restoration work was high-quality, and my home looks nearly as good as new. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the results and would recommend their services to anyone in need of fire restoration. Thank you for helping me get back on my feet.
    Kali Mayd
    Great Service with Minor Room for Improvement.
    Great Service with Minor Room for Improvement. When my home suffered fire damage, this company stepped in and made a difficult time much more manageable. Their team was professional, empathetic, and worked diligently to restore my property. They communicated well throughout the process, ensuring I understood what was happening every step of the way. The restoration work was high-quality, and my home looks nearly as good as new. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the results and would recommend their services to anyone in need of fire restoration. Thank you for helping me get back on my feet.
    Kali Mayd
    We finally have our home back to normal!
    Southeast Restoration has made the process of restoring our home after a fire an easy process. Bob, in particular, has been a pleasure to work with. He kept us informed and everything was done in a timely manner. We finally have our home back to normal in time for the holidays! Thanks, Southeast!
    TORI PERRY
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      We restore with empathy, faith, and a personal touch every time.

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      We handle water, fire, storm, and mold for any property type.

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      Over 25 years restoring homes and businesses with expert care.

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